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Nugget ice is the soft, chewable pellet ice served in hospitals, drink stations and smoothie bars. It chills a drink fast, packs well around product and is easy to chew, which is what separates a nugget ice machine from one making hard cubes.

A commercial nugget ice maker suits self-serve areas, aged care and venues serving frozen drinks. The pellets flow rather than bridge, so a nugget ice maker is the usual pairing with a dispenser. See commercial ice dispensers and commercial ice machines.

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These are the top FAQs for Nugget Ice Maker

Why do people prefer nugget ice?

It is soft enough to chew, chills drinks quickly and does not jam a straw. In healthcare and aged care that matters more than appearance.

For spirits and mixers, cube ice makers dilute more slowly.

Does nugget ice melt faster?

It has more surface area than a cube, so it chills faster and melts faster. For drinks served and finished quickly, that is an advantage.

Compare with cube ice makers for long-held drinks.

Does nugget ice dispense well?

Yes, which is why nugget machines are common with dispensers in self-serve areas. The pellets flow rather than bridge.

What output do I need?

Size to the busiest hour, not the day, and pair the head with storage that covers the peak.

See commercial ice storage bins and modular ice makers.

What maintenance does a nugget machine need?

Nugget ice maker machines need the same care as any ice machine: scheduled sanitising, filter changes and a clean condenser. Water quality drives both ice quality and machine life.

Filters are in commercial ice machine accessories.

Where does nugget ice not suit?

Premium spirits service, where a slow-melting cube is expected, and display beds, where flake performs better.

See flake ice makers for display.